Inland hurricane devastates coast with evacuations
Betsy roared inland sweeping ana Mississippi Alabama and into Pensacola Florida. Winds exceeded hurricane force with gusts up to 105 mph and cars trapped by rising floodwaters. Police feared a levee breach while New Orleans and surrounding areas faced widespread power outages and closed bridges. Louisiana National Guard called to duty as crews prepared for continued hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy
Mobile
New Orleans
Pantehartrain
Louisiana National Guard
Paul
Johnson Wohl
Orf
Reed
Gecron
Tres
Relef
Mossissipm
Louisiana
Biloxi
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Keesler Air Force Base
Alabama
Dauprun
Kafe
Alabamis Cts
Lautiers
Orleans
Ersay
Betsy Hurricane Threatens Gulf Coast Reaches Louisiana and Mississippi
Storm Betsy pounds Gulf with 145 mph winds driving evacuation of about 135000 people from New Orleans area and along the Louisiana coast. Rescue efforts staged as Mississippi guards mobilize to assist with evacuations. Authorities warn of 5 to 7 foot tides and possible tornadoes as the hurricane tracks northward toward Texas and Alabama coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melosavich
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Afghania
Florida
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau
Pensacla
Fla
Biloxi
Apalachico
Birth announcements from West Texas Hospital floods page with names
A jumble of birth notices from West Texas Hospital lists multiple newborns with weights and times, along with parent occupations and home addresses. Details include fathers employed in maintenance for Frito-Lay and churches, and several family names such as Monroe, Turner, and Shipman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrvard
Foy
Addison
St. Ano
West Texas Hospital
Frito
Mrovando Mers
James Monroe
Tenterry
Westmoreland Bapgosto Church
Genealogical Meet Attracts One Hundred Twenty Attendees
About 120 persons attended a South Plains Genealogical Society meeting at the Municipal Garden and Arts Center. Mes. Jo FL Reeves spoke on genealogy meaning and research procedures while Russell Bean of the Lubbock County Historical Society served as special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo FL Reeves
South Plains Genealogical Society
Municipal Garden
De Gaulle Threatens NATO Exit and Western Defense Shift
President Johnson and aides cite De Gaulle's Paris news conference warning that France would quit if the integrated NATO command persists. He demands national sovereignty, while U.S. officials stress NATO as a tool for political cooperation and reduced arms burden. The report notes ongoing discussions as NATO prepares for broader peace and relations with Eastern Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
Dwight Doc Eisenhower
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
de Gaulle
LeDe Gaulle
France
Paris
Brussels
Belgium
Cay
Johnson
Harlan Cleveland
Cleveland
U.S
Dean Rusk
Movers
Europe
Cleanup efforts under way as Betsy floods Florida coast
The Coast Guard deployed ten helicopters to Manasota Key near Venice to aid evacuations for residents stranded by the storm. Across Southeast Florida and the Bahamas, debris and damage clogged roads and coastal areas with gas tanks, appliances, and boats scattered by high surf. Hurricane Betsy caused extensive property damage along the oceanfront, while mainland water lines remained largely intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Gulf Coast
Coast Guard
Manasota Key
Venice
Florida
Strom 4A
Utter
Promland
Key West
Creefoot
Motecambhe
Keys
Donna
Isles
Betsy
Donny
Utah Sheriff Pursues Suspects in Lenker Murder Case
A BYU student Lenker was found dead 31 miles north of Cedar City Utah. Boggs and Beyes were arrested after an attendant John Harvey tracked their gas purchase in Flagstaff. Boggs faces no-bond hearing Monday. The case ties to other killings spanning Texas to Arizona as authorities pursue leads and coastal relief efforts unfold.
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Young University
Warren George Lenker
Cedar City
Utah
Lenker
Richardson
San Bernardino
Calif
Boggs
Huntsville
Tex
John Harvey
Willis
Flagstaff
Ash Fork
William Kinney
Starkweather
Texas
Arizona
Flory
Johnson
New. Hampshire
Los Angeles
Byu
Provo
Otto Fic
Phoenix
Ariz
Miss Radcliff
Beyes
Ashfork
Las Vegas
Sleepy Hollow
Tes Vegas
Nev
St. George
Borges
Leaker
City Tax Rate, New Budget Gets Approval Of Council
After a public hearing the council set the city tax rate at $1.18 to fund a tight budget aimed at police staffing and city services. Officials note last year’s rates and discuss the impact of state equalization cuts on both city and school funding.
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Alderson
W. E. Medlock
Jack Eastman
Rolan Simpson
Max Tidmore
Simpson
Eastman
Medlock
Bill Pitstick
Thalso
Ba Scho
Board of Equalization
Tidmore
Nay Hale
Mo R. Monte
Ing
Pitstick
Mackenzie State Park
Hee
Marksman
Lubbock
Texas
Labbrek
Labbek
Avalanche Journal
Amarilla
Couneiien
Sig Lefkovitch
Chicago
Kansas State University
Leafkovitch
University
College Ave
19Th
Lau St
Police Department
Holly Ave
Sigee
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Bourbon Street
Lake
Jim Sristopher
William
Wtepee Beyes
Willham
Cotton Center
Cereipiastro
Slaep
Muli
Moeevit
Z Ster
Foundation
Bernas Farma
Cpa
Jesiigs
Tip Dia
Grea
Invoestion
Frank Mouece
Tainvues
Athirth Dation
DM. Wiggins
Laidback
Foun Dation
Pie Wathan
Boothville
Burns
Plaquemines Parish
Paul Melosavich
Cameron
Audrey
Mississippi National Guardsmen
Civil Defense
Rian Bose
Nassau
Cameron Parish
Texas Hospital
Moore & Armstrong
Max Dove
Bertyo
Tevas Hospital
Mackenzie
Meoc
Domingo Salvida
SOBON
Dermot
Wetzhing & Poor de Tay
Methodist Hospital
Carl Shipman
Mec
James Turmers
Sato
Trameb
Ono
Lain Piggis Weigts
Thursca
Soc Luibherk -Osteonathic Hospital
Gifford HA
Porter Clinie Hospital
Morten Foods
Tamee Turner
Flostetai
Tert Herrera
Gwerks
Father of Boos Vate
Maere
Mances
Eirewtiay
Panhaedie
Stee! Footers
LBJ
Alliance
DeGaulle
LBI
Saigon
Guam
Dew
Donald M. Boggs
Miami
Key Essexyne
Ockenhacker
White House
Vernon Sikes
Haydon Ame
Puerto Rico
Florida Power & Tight Co
Jocob
Chupy Man
Jerry Durrett
47Th St
Quaker Ave
66Th
Ash Ave
Tth St
Nelson Electric
Southwestern Electric Supply
General Electric Supply
Calpon Corp
Houston
Shamrock Oil and Gas Co
Amarillo
Joube
Continental OW Co
Taibback
Ince OW Co
Laichback
Alderson, Medlock
Eastman J and Simpson
Ielly
Howard Malsteam
High Plains Research Foundation
Scott Brooks
Morton
Clyde Hayley
J.C. Flournoy
Crosbyton
Molstrom
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